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title: "Sylvan Learning Opens New Center in Central Newark"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/79eec826-b8c0-4c8d-9b07-f8bded25a257
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231019_sylvan_learning_opens_new_center_in_central_newark.html
category: "Tutoring"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Tutoring"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-10-19T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:47.895Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/sylvan.jpg
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# Sylvan Learning Opens New Center in Central Newark

**TL;DR:** Sylvan Learning has opened a new franchise location in Central Newark, New Jersey, owned by LaRhonda Lewis. Lewis has nearly 30 years of experience in preschool education and counseling and aims to provide supplemental tutoring resources to students in the area.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-10-19. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231019_sylvan_learning_opens_new_center_in_central_newark.html).*

## Story

NEWARK, N.J. —Sylvan Learning has opened its newest franchise location in Newark, New Jersey at 740 S. 18th St. near West Side Park.

Sylvan Learning Central Newark is locally owned by LaRhonda Lewis, who has nearly 30 years of experience in preschool education and counseling.

“There are significant changes happening in education driving a spike in demand for supplemental tutoring resources, especially in our community,” said Lewis. “Students struggled to develop fundamental math and reading skills before the pandemic, and now those gaps are more exposed than ever. I am committed to ensuring that our students receive the necessary support and resources they need to excel in the Newark area, starting with my first location.”

Prior to franchising with Sylvan, Lewis was the director of two local preschool programs where she developed relationships with the surrounding school districts.

“This is my first investment into a franchise concept, but I am confident knowing that Sylvan has been doing this for more than 40 years,” said Lewis. “Sylvan’s support, paired with my local relationships and passion for seeing students succeed, will be the key ingredients to making an impact in the Newark area.”

Sylvan Learning has been producing proven results for over four decades. Now, it serves as a key resource for students as they work to recover from pandemic-related learning loss. Sylvan’s proven tutoring approach and advanced technology-based curriculum are designed to give each student a personalized, trackable plan to achieve their educational goals.

“We’re proud to open our doors in Central Newark and provide a one-stop, all-subject resource to support students through every stage of their academic journey,” said John McAuliffe, CEO of Sylvan. “Whether a student needs help catching up or advancing their skillset, Sylvan is here to help, and there is no one better to lead this center than LaRhonda.”

Transform lives with a Sylvan Learning education franchise. Join a leader in personalized tutoring and build a rewarding business in your community.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Sylvan Learning (company)
- Education (sector)
- education (topic)
- John McAuliffe (person)
- tutoring services (topic)
- Newark (location)
- LaRhonda Lewis (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231019_sylvan_learning_opens_new_center_in_central_newark.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/79eec826-b8c0-4c8d-9b07-f8bded25a257).